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Expert opinions on reducing dietary self-monitoring burden and maintaining efficacy in weight loss programs: A Delphi
Rebecca A Krukowski1, Jean Harvey2, Janna Borden3
1Department of Public Health Sciences University of Virginia Charlottesville Virginia USA.
Obesity Science & Practice
|August 11, 2022
Summary
Abbreviated dietary self-monitoring strategies, including self-weighing or reduced tracking, may improve long-term weight management. These methods aim to reduce burden and increase engagement in weight loss programs.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral science
- Obesity research
- Dietary interventions
Background:
- Dietary self-monitoring is crucial for weight loss but often declines over time.
- Reduced engagement can hinder long-term weight management success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify expert-recommended abbreviated dietary self-monitoring strategies.
- To determine optimal implementation timing for these strategies within weight loss programs.
Main Methods:
- A Delphi-type study involving expert consensus.
- Three survey rounds were conducted until agreement was reached on self-monitoring approaches.
Main Results:
- Experts proposed three main abbreviated self-monitoring strategies: self-weighing only, focusing on high-calorie foods, or reducing tracking frequency.
- Transitioning to abbreviated self-monitoring was recommended after initial weight loss or periods of struggle.
Conclusions:
- Expert consensus provides a basis for testing reduced-burden self-monitoring to enhance long-term weight control.
- Further research can explore these strategies to improve sustained engagement and weight management outcomes.
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